Comparison

Tachograph vs NaviLU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tachograph

Easily monitor driver work and rest periods for international transport. Features detailed tips, automatic timers, and a digital journal for shift records. Ensures compliance with EU regulations.

Highlights
  • Work and rest mode monitoring
  • Automatic timers for driving, rest, and work
  • Digital shift journal
  • Compliance with EU regulations (561/2006, AETR)
  • Detailed hints and tips on modes
  • Multiple timer tracking
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The app Tachograph will help you very easily monitor the mode of work and rest of the international driver. The Tachograph app has detailed tips on all modes of operation and timers. When following instructions and prompts, the Tachograph app will not allow violation of work and rest schedules. The app has a convenient journal where all your shifts are automatically recorded, so you no longer need a notebook for shift records. Just switch the modes of the app in accordance with what you are doing (Driving/Rest/Work/POA), and the app itself will start the necessary timers and show you all the necessary information. To switch between work and rest modes, the app has buttons with corresponding names: - Driving - Rest - Work - POA Hints on modes of operation can be called by pressing the symbol (?) when selecting any of the modes of operation. There are 9 timers in the main window of the program: - Total time 13/15 - Continuous driving 4:30 - Break 0:15/0:45 - daily driving 9/10 - Daily rest period 9/11 - Weekly driving 56 - Weekly rest period 24/45 - Two-week driving 90 - Weekly time 144 All timers start automatically, depending on the selected mode of operation. By clicking on the name of the timer and the symbol (?) you can call a hint for any of the timers.   By going to Menu - Journal you can view and edit the records of all your saved shifts. Description of the journal is: Menu - Journal - Journal menu. A hint for the shift editor is: Menu - Journal - Shift - Shift Menu. The app is designed taking into account: - Regulation of the European Parliament and Council (EU) No. 561/2006; - European Agreement Concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles engaged in International Road Transport (AETR); - Directives of the European Parliament and Council 2002/15/EC. To work with the app, you must have a general knowledge of these laws. The app is translated into the following languages: - Russian - Ukrainian - English. --- Automatic subscription renewal: * Choose from 3 subscription options: - monthly subscription for $ 0.99; - annual subscription for $ 9.99; - one-time purchase of $ 19.99. * Your free trial subscription will be automatically converted into a paid subscription if auto-renewal is not disabled no later than 24 hours before the end of the trial free subscription. * Please note: unused free subscription time (if offered) will be lost if you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel your subscription or free trial at any time using the subscription settings in your iTunes profile. In order to avoid cash withdrawals, you must turn off automatic renewal within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period or subscription period. The changes will take effect on the day after the end of the current subscription, and you will be given the functions of the free version. Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10cbLP9Gbp2Ny_oqSYImSEucxo1DdZRB9BxVE5XkYWjw/edit?usp=sharing

About

NaviLU

Navigate the BASF Ludwigshafen site with ease. This app helps you find your way around and locate specific destinations within the complex. It prioritizes user privacy with clear data protection information.

Highlights
  • Site navigation
  • Target searching
  • Location finding
  • Data protection information
Features
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BASF's Navigation App for the site Ludwigshafen for navigation on the site and searching of targets. Data protection information: http://on.basf.com/gdpr_en

Screenshots

Tachograph3 screens
NaviLU3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NaviLU at none against Tachograph's 2. Tachograph's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tachograph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NaviLU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tachograph ships an update every 2 months, NaviLU every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tachograph versus NaviLU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTachographNaviLU
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem KostenkoBASF Digital Solutions GmbH

Customer experience

Tachograph

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral18.4%
Negative18.4%

NaviLU

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral17.6%
Negative52.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tachograph

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly payment$1.991 Month
  • Yearly payment$19.991 Year
None

NaviLU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tachograph free?
Tachograph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NaviLU free?
NaviLU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tachograph or NaviLU have ads?
Neither Tachograph nor NaviLU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tachograph or NaviLU?
Tachograph ships an update every 2 months, and NaviLU every 5 months. Most recently, Tachograph was updated on October 22, 2026 and NaviLU on October 8, 2026.

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